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We remember Charles Ernest Ward
We remember Charles Ernest Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K26128
HMS Mary Rose
Source:9019323
29th January 1916 - 17th October 1917
1917
location
241 Hook Road, Epsom Surrey, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8585693
17th October 1917
service
Royal Navy
K26128
Source:6502928
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K26128
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8069674
1917
death
Killed in Action
Ward's was one of only a few bodies recovered for burial. He may have been wounded and rescued, dying en route to Norway. Died as a direct result of enemy action.
North Sea off Norway
Norway
Source:8069674
Source:8585693
17th October 1917
burial
Froya Island, Norway
Bustvik Churchyard, Froya Island, Norway
Norway
Source:8585693
Source:8069674
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Ernest |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Ward |
| Source | 6502928 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Hook Road, Epsom Surrey, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th October 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K26128 | ||||
| Royal Navy | K26128 | HMS Mary Rose | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K26128 | HMS Mary Rose | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Ward | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Mary Rose, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Mary Rose, Action off Lerwick
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HMS Mary Rose at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Mary Rose at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919 | Sue81311 | |
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1900-1928 | Sue81311 |
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